Title IX

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was the first comprehensive federal law to prohibit sex discrimination against students and employees of educational institutions. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender (sex). Title IX prohibited conduct includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, relationship (dating) violence and stalking. The law states:

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and its implementing regulation at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX).

Who is protected under Title IX at Loyola University Chicago?

All students, staff, and faculty are protected and Title IX benefits everyone. It is a law that requires educational institutions to create and maintain policies and procedures that do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of gender, including any form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking incidents that take place off‐campus but still impact a student’s participation in any educational program or activity will be handled similarly to incidents that take place on‐campus.

While Title IX is often thought of as a law that applies to athletics programs, Title IX is much broader than Athletics and applies to all educational programs and activities at Loyola University Chicago. Listed below are the staff members who have primary responsibility for Title IX compliance at Loyola University Chicago.

What are a University’s obligations when it has notice of a Title IX related incident?

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a “Dear Colleague Letter (DCL)” on April 4, 2011 to all educational institutions receiving federal aid. It outlines institutions’ responsibilities when becoming aware of sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, and stalking. The letter states, “If a school knows or reasonably should know about student on student harassment that creates a hostile environment, Title IX requires the school to take immediate action to eliminate the harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects.” Specific policies and procedures vary by institution. Loyola’s are outlined in the Community Standards and the Title IX Website.

Loyola University Chicago’s Title IX Coordinator is:

Thomas M. KellySr. Vice President for Administrative ServicesOffice of the President -Suite 1509820 North Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL 60611(t) 312-915-6400(email) tkelly4@luc.edu

Duties & Responsibilities of the Title IX Coordinator:

Monitoring and oversight of overall implementation of Title IX Compliance and the prevention of harassment and discrimination at the University, including coordination of training, education, communications, and administration of grievance procedures for faculty, staff, students and other members of the University community.

If you have questions or concerns related to Title IX, you should contact Loyola University Chicago’s Title IX Coordinator.

Deputy Title IX Coordinators & Contact Information:

Deputy Coordinator: For Students

Rabia Khan Harvey is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving students, including training, education, communication, and investigation of complaints. Contact Rabia Khan Harvey, Assistant Dean of Students (Office of the Dean of Students) at rkhan@luc.edu or 773-508-8016.

James Mendez is responsible for Title IX compliance at our Health Sciences Campus in matters involving students, including training, education, communication, and investigation of complaints. Contact James Mendez, Associate Dean, Student Affairs for Health Sciences at jamendez@luc.edu or 708-216-8140.

Deputy Coordinator: For Athletics

Jay Malcolm is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators and staff, including training, education, communication, and investigation of complaints and will facilitate the handling of the complaint with the appropriate Loyola office. Contact Jay Malcolm, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance at jmalcolm@luc.edu or 773-508-3884.

Deputy Coordinator: For Faculty, Staff, and Visitors

Danielle Hanson is responsible for Title IX compliance in matters involving faculty, staff and visitors, including training, education, communication, and investigation of complaints. Contact Danielle Hanson, Human Resources Manager at dhanson@luc.edu or 773-508-3962.

Complaint Procedures:

To file a complaint on the basis of gender, including any form of sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, you are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate office listed below or use the EthicsLine Reporting Hotline.

Students: Contact Rabia Khan Harvey, Assistant Dean of Students (Office of the Dean of Students) located in 6511 N. Sheridan, Damen Student Center, 3rd Floor, 773-508-8016 or use the EthicsLine Reporting Hotline to file a complaint.

What if the indivdual(s) notifying / reporting to Loyola requests confidentiality?

All Loyola University Chicago employees must report Title IX related incidences to Title IX personnel (via the EthicsLine Reporting Hotline at www.luc.edu/ethicsline). Only persons who, by law, are exempt (University mental and medical health professionals, Sexual Assault Advocates in the state of Illinois and University clergy acting in that role) may keep Title IX concerns confidential. If the individual(s) does not wish to participate in a formal resolution, the University will take this into consideration. It is only in selected cases that Loyola will still decide to take action in order to ensure the safety of the Loyola community.

Non-Retaliation, Intimidation and Coercion

Loyola University Chicago strictly prohibits retaliation by, for or against any participant (complainant, respondent, or witness) for making a good faith report of any conduct, act or practice believed to violate this policy, or any other University policy or standard of conduct, or participating in good faith in the University's investigation of any reported violation. Retaliatory action of any kind is conduct subject to discipline. Any person who thinks he/she has been the victim of retaliation should contact the Title IX officer immediately.

Other Complaint Options

An employee or student may always file a complaint with:

Illinois Department of Human Rights at (312)-814-6200 or TDD (866)-740-3953, or

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at (800) 421-3481 or TDD (877) 521-2172, or